Metrosideros tomentosa ‘Pohutukawa or New Zealand Christmas Bush’ Nursery
$4.00
Origin: Tasmanian provenance
Very large shrub or small tree. Any soils with fair drainage. Good for shelter belts, hedging or screening. Drought tolerant. Best in full sun. Bird attracting.
Description
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| Origin |
NZ. |
| Form: |
Very dense large shrub or small tree. |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
3.0m+ |
| Width (typical): |
2.0m |
| Growth rate: |
Slow to moderate |
| Uses: |
Shelter, screen, hedge & specimen |
| Soil type: |
Any soils with fair drainage |
| Position: |
Best in full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
May be tipped by severe frosts |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought tolerant |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row planting |
| Flowering time: |
December (red ‘combs’) |
| Pruning: |
As required for shape & size. Clips well |
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as a hedge. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting |
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Excellent seaside plant. |
